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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,373.92, 348,275.34 and 144,950.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,373.92, 348,275.34 and 144,950.91 is: 200,031.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,373.92 : 348,275.34 = 144,950.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,373.92/348,275.34 = 144,950.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,373.92x = 348,275.34 × 144,950.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,373.92x = 50,482,827,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,482,827,463.56/252,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,031.87

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